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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,384.22 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,384.22 and 298.08 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,384.22 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,384.22 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,384.22 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 412,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,609.04/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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